The speedy Donnell gets his work done on and off the field... made Athletic Director's Honor Roll in the spring semester... made 27 tackles over eight games last season and continues to better himself for this season on the gridiron.

AT TECH (IN 2012): Played in eight of the 11 games for Tech... made 27 tackles, 13 unassisted... forced one fumble and broke up two passes... had a season-high 15 tackles on Nov. 10, against UT-Martin at Tucker Stadium.

IN HIGH SCHOOL: A speedster in the secondary for coach Tony Brunetti at Pearl-Cohn High School, Demario is a three-year letterwinner for the Firebirds while attending Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet School in Nashville. Demario was a two-time all-district selection as a junior and senior, and added all-city and All-Mid-State honors as a senior. He finished his final prep campaign with 63 total tackles and seven interceptions to lead Pearl-Cohn.

PERSONAL: The son of Tamieka Donell... born February 23, 1994... majoring in basic business.